PEUGEOT 407 2010, Manual

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9
CHECKS
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Obtan advice from the
PEUGEOT dealer network or from the
Warranty and Maintenance Record
provided with the vehicle.
If you have to remove/refi t the engine
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fi xing clips.
Dipstick
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
Never fi ll past this mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil level

Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick.
Oil change
It is essential that this is carried out at
the intervals specifi ed and the viscosity
of the oil chosen must meet the require-
ments laid down in the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Ask for advice from
the PEUGEOT dealer network.
Note : avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty
the used oil into the containers provid-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
dealer network (France) or take it to
an approved recycling centre.
system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
Replace the fi lter regularly in accor-
dance with the recommendations of
the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi ls the DOT4
standard.
It is essential that the brake fl uid is
changed at the intervals specifi ed in
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Note : avoid all contact with the skin;
the brake fl uid is harmful to health and
is very corrosive.
Used oil
Power steering reservoir
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer.

Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system
Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
To ensure optimum cleaning and avoid
freezing, this fl uid should not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.
Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level.
Note : the coolant does not need to be
changed.
Use the fl uid recommended
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling
Do not dispose of used oil,
brake fl uid or coolant into
drains or onto the ground.
Take care when working un-
der the bonnet, as some parts
of the engine can be very hot
(risk of burns).